Le Jardin, Paris, by Gaëlle Geniller
"Le Jardin" (the garden) is a Parisian cabaret owned by a woman meeting growing success. All the women working there are named after a flower and they feel like family. Rose, a 19 years old boy, was born and grew up in this establishment. He also wants to be a dancer and to perform on stage, in front of a crowd, just like his friends. He will quickly become the main attraction.
I absolutely loved this graphic novel. A friend made me discover the artist a while ago and I've been obsessed with her art ever since. So when I had the opportunity to buy this, I did.
It's an adorable story, the themes it deals with (gender, how to deal with people's looks, being perceived as a woman in society...) are approached with subtlety and care.
The relationship between Aimé and Rose is so romantic but can also be read as platonic (unless you follow the author on instagram, haha... even though it's where I got confirmation that Aimé is on the ace spectrum). Anyway, loved it, I can't wait to read Gaëlle Geniller's next book when it comes out in 2024.
French version under the cut
